Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning